Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Russia & India Defend Military Exercises, Criticize EU Concerns
The EU is worried about India joining military drills with Russia.
Russia is defending India's choice.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, believes these activities are a barrier to cooperation.
A former Indian official criticized Kallas's remarks, saying she is not qualified.
The EU wants to boost trade with India but is concerned about India's relationship with Russia, especially buying oil and participating in drills.
Russia criticized the EU for its concerns about India's participation in military exercises with Belarus.
EU official Kaja Kallas stated India's participation in exercises and oil purchases hinder cooperation.
A 65-member contingent of Indian Armed Forces participated in the Zapad exercise.
Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal condemned Kallas's remarks.
EU seeks closer ties with India despite disagreements over its Russia relations.
- Who
- EU, Russia, India
- What
- Disagreement over India's participation in military exercises
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- Moscow, Russia
- Why
- EU expresses concern regarding military ties with Russia
EU Perspective
Russia's & India's Perspective
Military Exercises
EU Perspective
Views India's participation in joint military exercises with Russia as a detriment to deepening ties.
Russia's & India's Perspective
Values India’s decision to participate in joint military exercises and defends India's sovereign choice.
Cooperation
EU Perspective
EU suggests participation in exercises is an obstacle to cooperation.
Russia's & India's Perspective
Views India’s participation in these exercises as an exercise of their sovereign right and values this.
- Key Players
- EU, Russia, India
- Event
- EU criticism of India's military exercise participation
- Exercise
- Zapad 2025 (Belarus)
- EU Diplomat
- Kaja Kallas
- Former Official's Critique
- Kanwal Sibal
Sources
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EU’s new strategy document shows: New Delhi is a valued partner
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